Meks

<p>Simple plugin which allows you to display author/user info inside WordPress widget. Smart feature of this plugin is user/author “auto detection” which means that it can optionally show author of current post on single post templates or on specific author archive.</p>
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Flexible display options</li>
<li>Auto detect post author on single post and author templates</li>
<li>Custom avatar size</li>
<li>Link avatar image to author archive (optional)</li>
<li>Link user display name to author archive (optional)</li>
<li>Replace widget title with user display name (optional)</li>
</ul>
<p>Smart Author Widget plugin is created by <a href="https://mekshq.com" rel="nofollow ugc">Meks</a></p>
<h3>Live example?</h3>
<p>You can see Smart Author Widget live example on our <a href="https://mekshq.com/demo/typology" rel="nofollow ugc">Typology theme demo website</a></p>


Meks Smart Author Widget

Easily display your author/user profile info inside WordPress widget.

newkilho

<p>Custom Profile Picture Upload: Users can upload their own avatars directly from the frontend or the “Edit Profile” screen, allowing for a personalized profile picture experience.<br />
Automatic Thumbnail Generation: When users upload a new avatar, the plugin automatically generates resized images (thumbnails) for optimal display in different contexts.<br />
Real-Time Avatar Update: The plugin provides a smooth and intuitive user experience by allowing users to preview their avatar changes instantly, without having to refresh the page.<br />
Simple File Handling: Supports JPEG, PNG, and GIF formats, ensuring compatibility with common image types.<br />
Fully Integrated with WordPress User Profiles: The custom avatar replaces the default Gravatar for each user, while still keeping Gravatar as a fallback if no custom avatar is uploaded.<br />
Clean and Lightweight: Kilho’s Simple Avatar focuses on simplicity and efficiency, ensuring minimal impact on your site’s performance.<br />
This plugin is perfect for websites looking to provide users with more control over their profile customization, while keeping the interface simple and responsive.</p>


Kilho's Simple Avatar

Add a simple avatar upload field to user profiles for custom profile pictures, with automatic resizing and real-time updates.

Meks Smart Author Widget vs Kilho's Simple Avatar